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2006 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1297599
Internal NHTSA #	10883820
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER HYBRID
Model Year	2006
File date	03/07/16
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While driving on a major highway and in the fast lane going approximately 75/80 mph my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid died and failed to drive. The panel on the dash had a red ! Exclamation point, and said check hybrid system and check vsc system. I was able to navigate my vehicle to the right breakdown shoulder to call for a tow. Tried to start my vehicle several times and it would not start, but the hazard lights and instrument panel continued to light giving evidence my new 12v battery was functioning properly. Called toyota motor usa and asked what recalls they have listed for my vehicle and they asked for my vin. They told me the electrical inverter assembly was covered for my vin. They gave me the number of a tow company to call and told me it was covered by toyota and i'd have a rental waiting for me. I had it towed to my local dealership as directed, they fixed several other recall issues but not this one, so when i drove off the lot the car died again. I managed to start the vehicle and drive it back across the highway into the dealership. After speaking with toyota corporation usa again, they apologized and said they misinformed me and that my vehicle was not part of that recall. However, they paid for my tow and for my rental for 5 days (thus far). My case number given from toyota corp is 1607053248. I read online there is a class action suit regarding this issue. Karl and irina gaal vs. Toyota motor sales, u. S. A., inc., a california corporation. Via atty mike arias. Toyota's customer experience has put in a request for me to speak with a supervisor and the toyota dealership's gm in my area is also working on this issue as it's still pending.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	135000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LYNN, MA
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	75
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2006 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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